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Take Time to Update Sow Diets

2013-11-15 20:30:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: American Society of Animal Science Correct gestation diets improve sow condition and save feed costs. Gestating sows have different nutritional requirements as they go through pregnancy, but all too often, pork producers dont make the necessary adjustments. So says Ron Ball, a retired professor from the University of Alberta, in an address at the Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference held recently in Indianapolis, IN. He presented research about the amino acid requirements during the different phases of gestation. read more

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